Guidance are not for everyone

[Kicker4Life]

Interesting way to look at it and expand to the United States. What would be a more accurate statement is that the numbers that ran through the New Jersey lab should be questioned which are people from New Jersey not the whole nation. The likely conclusion is that a portion of the New Jersey cases are wrong.

With the reporting issue that was in Florida (30+ testing facilities reporting a 100% positive test rate over a period of time) one could see what could be considered an over reporting issue. However, I (and the CDC) still feel that there are far more cases than what’s even been reported (whether that number is inflated or not). The only down side is the affect it has on policy making.

 

[The HB Dad]

With the reporting issue that was in Florida (30+ testing facilities reporting a 100% positive test rate over a period of time) one could see what could be considered an over reporting issue. However, I (and the CDC) still feel that there are far more cases than what’s even been reported (whether that number is inflated or not). The only down side is the affect it has on policy making.

well said. Policy Making is key. Until we can get away from all the fear porn being spread across all media platforms we are going to continue to decimate our way of life.

 

[Keepermom2]

With the reporting issue that was in Florida (30+ testing facilities reporting a 100% positive test rate over a period of time) one could see what could be considered an over reporting issue. However, I (and the CDC) still feel that there are far more cases than what’s even been reported (whether that number is inflated or not). The only down side is the affect it has on policy making.

This is why all involved look at a combination of data.....# of cases and hospitalizations. I have said from the beginning that I only look at hospitalizations as an indicator of spread because it is the least manipulated number...they are either in a hospital bed or not and the hospitals were already equipped to report the number somewhat accurately given the extensive requirements by insurance companies. You will note the California watch list includes a combination of case #'s and hospitalization statistics. It once included deaths but they took that out since that is not the indicator of the current spread (i.e. average person is in the hospital for 2 weeks prior to death) and then you have the issue of the back log of death certificates.

 

[The HB Dad]

I read this as great news. but to be fair, I'm on the side of letting these kids play so I take encouraging news as encouraging. I couldn't care less about politics or who wins the election.

If we are using the CDC as a guideline then even if you’ve been in close contact with someone who has tested positive, the CDC is acknowledging that young & healthy people aren’t in much danger even if they are in close contact with infected persons.

The CDC has changed its recommendations as to testing asymptomatic people for COVID-19. The following is the new guidance from the CDC:

• If you have been in close contact (within 6 feet) of a person with a COVID-19 infection for at least 15 minutes but do not have symptoms:
  • You do not necessarily need a test unless you are a vulnerable individual or your health care provider or State or local public health officials recommend you take one.
    • A negative test does not mean you will not develop an infection from the close contact or contract an infection at a later time.
  • You should monitor yourself for symptoms. If you develop symptoms, you should evaluate yourself under the considerations set forth above.
  • You should strictly adhere to CDC mitigation protocols, especially if you are interacting with a vulnerable individual. You should adhere to CDC guidelines to protect vulnerable individuals with whom you live
  • If you do not have COVID-19 symptoms and have not been in close contact with someone known to have a COVID-19 infection:
    • You do not need a test.
      • A negative test does not mean you will not contract an infection at a later time.

If you follow that link I posted, there are many instances where the CDC doesnt even recommend getting tested any longer. Completely different scenario than just a few months ago.

 

[Ellejustus]

I got some news that all these phases were put together at the last minute. No science, just deep opinions from all sides. If one side has all the power, then their opinion is used. I think we all see that throughout the country and most of us arent blind bats!!! Most health folks got confused with football and futbol as well because they never played sports. Soccer is safe!!! They were in biology class when they were young. We should be scrimmaging right now. Games after Labor Day or late September.